Colin Stirling Bruce

Nomination Tracker
Nominee Information
	Name: Colin Stirling Bruce
	Court: Central District of Illinois
Progress
	Confirmed 154 days after nomination.
	Nominated: May 6, 2013
	ABA Rating: Unanimously Qualified
	Questionnaire: Questionnaire
	Hearing: June 19, 2013
	QFRs: QFRs (Hover over QFRs to read more)
	Reported: July 18, 2013
	Confirmed: October 7, 2013
	Vote: 98-0

Colin Stirling Bruce is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois. On May 6, 2013, President Barack Obama nominated Bruce to the court to fill the vacancy left by Michael McCuskey.^[1] He served as First Assistant U.S. Attorney until his confirmation on October 7, 2013.^[2]

Early life and education

Bruce attended University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, graduating with a B.A. in 1986. He went on to attend University of Illinois College of Law , earning his J.D. in 1989.^[1]

Professional career

2010-2013: First Assistant United States Attorney, Central District of Illinois
1989-2010: Assistant United States Attorney, Central District of Illinois^[1]

Judicial career

Central District of Illinois

On May 6, 2013, President Barack Obama nominated Colin Stirling Bruce to the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois to fill the vacancy left by Michael McCuskey.^[3] Obama commented on the nominations, stating, "I am honored to put forward these highly qualified candidates for the federal bench. They will be distinguished public servants and valuable additions to the United States District Court."^[1]

Bruce was rated Unanimously "Qualified" by the American Bar Association. He had a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 19, 2013 and you can find his Committee Questionnaire available here.^[4]

On October 7, 2013, Bruce was confirmed by the U.S. Senate by roll vote of 98-0.^[2]